money-losing
UK/'mʌnɪ,'lu:zɪŋ/US
Definitions
adj.
Operating at a financial loss; unprofitable.
亏损的；赔钱的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmoneyroot
+
losingroot
=money-losing
money + losing — describing a business or venture that loses money rather than earning it.
Common Collocations
- 1.money-losing business亏损的生意
- 2.money-losing venture赔钱的项目
- 3.money-losing operation亏损的业务
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company finally shut down its money-losing retail division.
- 2.
Investors are tired of funding a money-losing venture.